[more rancid; most rancid] 1 of food : having a strong and unpleasant smell or taste from no longer being fresh
▪ rancid butter ▪ Some foods become/go/turn rancid quickly. 2 chiefly US : full of anger and bitterness
▪ The argument turned rancid.
▪ rancid butter ▪ Some foods become/go/turn rancid quickly.
▪ The argument turned rancid.







